





1/10 oz Gold Coin - 500 years of the crown
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Estimated arrival: Oct 23 - Nov 20, 2026
Overview
Specifications
Product Details
- Weight: 1/10 oz
- Purity: 999.9 fine gold
- Obverse: Features the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III by Martin Jennings, framed by a decorative border with five roses, one for each century since the crown’s introduction.
- Reverse: Timothy Noad’s design depicts a crowned Tudor rose surrounded by a rose vine, accompanied by the royal cyphers of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla, the inscription “ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLD CROWN” and the dates “1526 – 2026”.
- Packaging: Presented in a dedicated presentation case.
- Unique Feature: Struck to proof quality, this Royal Mint release commemorates 500 years since the crown was first introduced in 1526, during the reign of Henry VIII, when it was known as the “crown of the rose”. Limited to a mintage of 1,000 coins.
Why Invest In a 1/10 ounce 500 Years of the Crown 2026 gold coin?
The 1/10 ounce 500 Years of the Crown 2026 gold coin combines 999.9 fine gold with a proof finish and a design steeped in five centuries of British coinage history. Struck by the mint responsible for the very first crown in 1526, it celebrates one of Britain’s most enduring denominations in a compact fractional format, with a mintage of just 1,000 coins. Gold can support long-term value retention and help diversify your portfolio, while its commemorative theme gives it lasting collectible appeal. Remember that investment gold is exempt of VAT (0% VAT) in most European countries including France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
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History of The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint has a history spanning more than 1,100 years, with its origins tracing back to the ninth century. It was based in the Tower of London for more than 500 years before later moving to Tower Hill and eventually to Llantrisant, South Wales. Today, The Royal Mint combines centuries of minting expertise with modern technology to produce UK coinage and precious metal products.
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